Kharia - Uluberia - I, Howrah

Kharia is a village situated in the Uluberia - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Uluberia and around 39 km from Howrah. Balichak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharia is 332963. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.73 hectares and falls under the 711316 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Udaynarayanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharia

According to the 2011 Census, Kharia village had a total population of 2,141 people, including 1,096 males and 1,045 females, living in 500 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.01%, with male literacy at 91.69% and female literacy at 82.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kharia

Kharia is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kharia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kharia. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Kharia is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kharia is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharia

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kharia village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kharia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kharia village are given below:

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